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SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Tim Girzone has been named Teacher of the Year by the New Hampshire Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The award puts him in the running to be named the top physical education teacher in the country.

Girzone, a 1997 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, has been a wellness and fitness teacher at Hollis Brookline High School in Hollis, N.H., for more than 10 years.

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He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of New Hampshire.

He is the son of Carmela and Edmund Girzone of Saratoga Springs. He and his wife, Melissa, have three children, Arianna, 5, and twins Gabriella and Addison, 3.

Martin joins nfrastructure team

MALTA -- nfrastructure, a technology solutions company that helps large enterprises design, build and operate mission critical technology infrastructure, announces the addition of Michael Martin as director of architecture, infrastructure and client services.

Martin brings nearly 15 years of executive experience directing information technology and business management planning. In his role, Martin will be responsible for the architecture and implementation of nfrastructure's managed services solutions, which encompass computing, networking and end-user platforms. He will oversee the company's two data centers and its cloud computing offering.

"Mike's hands-on experience architecting information technology systems and driving business development activities will be instrumental in helping us continue delivering the most innovative services to our customers," nfrastructure Chairman and CEO Daniel T. Pickett said. "The experience that Mike brings in leading technical teams, providing critical business strategy support, and technology solutions will help us deliver our clients more customized solutions to meet their needs."

Prior to joining nfrastructure, Martin managed all aspects of the product development cycle, directed all operational activities, and led business development initiatives for CMA Consulting, a developer and supplier of information technology systems and services. Before CMA, Martin worked for the New York Independent Service Operator (NYISO) as an energy market manager.

"I'm looking forward to joining the nfrastructure team and helping to deliver state-of-the-art solutions to our customers while supporting the company's growth," Martin said.

Martin earned his M.B.A. from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He resides in Ballston Spa.

Quad/Graphics marks milestones

SARATOGA SPRINGS -- On behalf of Quad/Graphics Chairman, President and CEO Joel Quadracci, the local printing company is pleased to congratulate 18 employees who are celebrating service anniversaries this month.

Quad/Graphics is a global provider of print and related multichannel solutions for consumer magazines, special interest publications, catalogs, retail inserts and circulars, direct mail products, books and directories. This year marks the company's 27th year in Saratoga.

The company has approximately 25,000 employees working from more than 80 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe.

Boland appointed executive director

SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The Board of Directors of the American Copper Council has announced the appointment of Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Boland to the position of executive director, effective Jan. 1, 2013.

Boland will replace the current director, Mary C. Boland, who is retiring after holding that position for 30 years. Betsy will join the ACC Oct. 1, 2012, and will work with Mary until the end of the year.

Betsy's career includes 15 years of experience in the fundraising, events management and not-for-profit fields. She has worked at Fordham University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and, most recently, SUNY Empire State College, where she managed the donor relations program.

Betsy is a graduate of Fordham University, and she is the founder of Saratoga Springboard, a nonprofit supporting the Saratoga Springs community.

LaFountain to lead bank division

GLENS FALLS -- Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Co. has announced the promotion of Laurie A. LaFountain to senior vice president and head of the bank's Trust and Investment Division.

LaFountain joined the bank in 1981 as a trust clerk and has held several positions over the years, including trust operations supervisor and employee benefits officer. She was promoted to manager of the Retirement Plan Services Department in 1996, vice president in 1998, and senior vice president in 2007.

Active in the community, LaFountain is vice president of the Warren County SPCA board of directors and a member of the Wings Falls Quilt Guild.

She is a graduate of South Glens Falls High School and earned an associate's degree in liberal arts from Adirondack Community College. She also attended the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans' Certified Employee Benefit Specialist Program, the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries' Certified Pension Consultant Program, the New York State Bankers Association Employee Benefit Trust School, and the Cannon Financial Institute Employee Benefit Certification Program.